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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Oat Energy Balls

These no-bake energy balls are soft, sweet, and packed with oats and chocolate chips. They're a lifesaver for busy moms with picky eaters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup creamy sunflower seed butter or any nut-free seed butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • rubber spatula
  • baking sheet (for chilling)
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seed butter, honey, chocolate chips, flaxseed, vanilla, and salt. Stir with a rubber spatula until everything is evenly mixed. The mixture should feel slightly sticky but hold together when pressed.
  3. Using your hands (lightly dampened if sticky), roll the mixture into 12 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up. This helps them hold their shape.
  5. Serve cold or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini. Roll balls in shredded coconut for extra texture. If mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of honey or water. If too wet, add a tablespoon of oats.